Question 1

Does our organization need to be a registered charity to qualify for a grant?

Accepted Answer

Organizations need to be a registered charity or qualified donee located in British Columbia to qualify for a grant.

Question 2

What are the types of grants you offer?

Accepted Answer

We are excited to launch our revamped granting program, which offers two categories of grants:

Start-up Grants:
These are for new or renewed projects
Similar to the previous NutritionLink Services Society grant program
Maximum $10,000 grant

Enhancement Grants:
For those who have existing funding, this grant offers support for participant accessibility in light of the society's values of diversity, equity and inclusion
Examples: funds can be used for participant childcare, transportation, translations services, honoraria for Indigenous elder or knowledge keepers, or a guest speaker
$2,000 - $5,000 grants available

Question 3

What is the time line for Grant Applications?

Accepted Answer

Applications Open: Late July
Application Deadline: End of September
Funding Decisions Announced: December
Funded Projects Begin: The following calendar year (starting January)

Please note: NLS does not provide comments on unsuccessful applicants. A decision to decline a request does not imply that the applicant's program is not needed or valued, but that it does not fall within our guidelines or priorities, or sufficient funds are not available at the time.

Successful applicants are required to provide interim and final reports that address the progress of the project, time lines, successes and challenge

Question 4

Can previous successful applicants reapply for a grant?

Accepted Answer

Yes! If you wish to apply in consecutive years, please be sure to submit your interim report on time to be considered for the following years grant.

Question 5

Where and how do we apply for a grant?

Accepted Answer

Please visit the grant page for the grant application form.

NutritionLink Grants

Application Process

Explore Grant Program and Eligibility

Apply for Eligible Grant

Application Review by Board of Directors

Decision Notification

NutritionLink Granting Program

Start-Up Grants

Enhancement Grants

See Our Past Grant Recipients

FAQs

Does our organization need to be a registered charity to qualify for a grant?

What are the types of grants you offer?

What is the time line for Grant Applications?

Can previous successful applicants reapply for a grant?

Where and how do we apply for a grant?